{"product_id":"the-ripple-effect","title":"The ripple effect","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback! When 6th grader Zella's class prank flops, she's given a second chance to leave a lasting impact through redemption, friendship, and kindness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A perfect book club pick to inspire discussion, 9-12-year-old fans of Katherine Applegate's \u003ci\u003eWishtree\u003c\/i\u003e will love this hopeful story about the power of connection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It's the end of 6th grade and Zella wants to be \u003ci\u003ethe one\u003c\/i\u003e who thinks of the best class prank-a long-held tradition that administrators allow, with parameters.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In alternating chapters told by Zella, best friends Bowie and Janea, Shelby the school sleuth, and the town of Kettleby, Zella's story reveals her quest to uphold her image as class clown and bask in the spotlight.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a result, she loses sight of what's going on in the lives of her two best friends and begins to cause more stress for her mom-who manages their family's failing ice cream shop while caring for Pops. Zella doesn't mean to cause trouble, but being 12 is hard. Everything is changing, and everyone seems so much cooler and better understood.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When her prank doesn't go as planned, the entire class is punished, and Zella is to blame. But when Zella's given a second chance, her small, subtle acts of thoughtfulness begin to grow. It turns out that redemption, friendship, and a remarkable chain of kindness tastes even sweeter than her family's famous raspberry ripple ice cream.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With humor and heart, \u003ci\u003eThe Ripple Effect's\u003c\/i\u003e themes of kindness and connection will inspire young readers to even greater compassion and generosity in their own lives. \u003cp hidden=\"hidden\"\u003eCaprara, Rebecca\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62037625471346,"sku":"2520JK3","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/9182\/5266\/files\/index_4d9808c4-e33c-41b0-a336-fbfdc6549eb1.jpg?v=1783732763","url":"https:\/\/book-efairs.follettcontent.com\/products\/the-ripple-effect","provider":"Follett Book eFairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}